Grants & Opportunities

Grants and Opportunities

Objective: For postdoctoral scientists to undertake research at the interfaces between biology/medicine and mathematics, engineering, computer, physical or chemical sciences, firstly at MIT and then at a UK institution. The aim is to support those who will train in a new research area that is complementary to, but distinct from, their current field of expertise, to enable an interdisciplinary approach to their research question.

Who may apply: Individuals about to submit their doctoral thesis or have up to, but no more than, three years postdoctoral experience prior to the deadline.

Planning Grant for Chronic, Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan: Fogarty International Research Training Planning Award

Objective: To strengthen the capacity of institutions in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) to conduct non-communicable disease (NCD) research. The planning grant application should be developed and implemented collaboratively with all designated participating institutions.

Who may apply: Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research training as the PD/PI is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support.

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